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Legal Executive jobs in Malaysia

Legal Executive

AJINOMOTO (MALAYSIA) BERHAD

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
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Senior Business Development & Marketing Executive (Legal/Consulting)

Fragomen Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 80,000 - 100,000
4 days ago
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Senior Executive, Legal

IPTB sdn bhd

Malaysia
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
6 days ago
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Senior Legal Executive: Contracts, Compliance & Risk

IPTB sdn bhd

Malaysia
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
6 days ago
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IP Legal Executive: Trademarks, Patents & Strategy

TEE IP SDN BHD

Kuala Lumpur
Hybrid
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
6 days ago
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LEGAL EXECUTIVE (OPERATION)

TEE IP SDN BHD

Kuala Lumpur
Hybrid
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
6 days ago
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Legal Executive

GO INNOVATE ASIA BERHAD

Puchong
On-site
MYR 48,000 - 60,000
11 days ago

Legal Executive

Pitchin

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
13 days ago
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Legal Executive - Crowdfunding & FinTech Compliance

Pitchin

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
13 days ago

Regional Senior Executive, Legal

Zuspresso (M) Sdn Bhd

Subang Jaya
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
20 days ago

Regional Senior Legal Executive - Contracts & Compliance

Zuspresso (M) Sdn Bhd

Subang Jaya
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
20 days ago

Executive, Global Legal, Risk and Compliance Services (US Services)

iFAST Global Hub AI Sdn Bhd

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
6 days ago
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Global Legal, Risk & Compliance Executive

iFAST Global Hub AI Sdn Bhd

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
6 days ago
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Legal Counsel

PeopleLake Group

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 130,000 - 170,000
Yesterday
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Legal Assistant

Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd

Kuching
On-site
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
Yesterday
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Strategic Legal Counsel & Compliance Leader

CICET ASIA DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD.

Puchong
On-site
MYR 150,000 - 200,000
Yesterday
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Legal Advisor

CICET ASIA DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD.

Puchong
On-site
MYR 150,000 - 200,000
Yesterday
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Biotech Legal Coordinator & Executive Support

Orient Biotech Sdn Bhd

Batu Caves
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
3 days ago
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Contract Legal Executive - Corporate & Regulatory (6 months)

Avon USA

Shah Alam
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

MY - Tax & Legal - Assistant/Senior (Penang Office)

Deloitte PLT

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 40,000 - 60,000
4 days ago
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T&L: Legal Assistant Manager (Junior Associate)

Deloitte PLT

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 70,000 - 90,000
6 days ago
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Legal Advisor

Haverse Holding Sdn. Bhd.

Kulai
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 90,000
6 days ago
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Legal Counsel, Senior Executive

Zurich Insurance Group

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 80,000 - 120,000
30+ days ago

Litigation Assistant

SKRINE

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 30,000 - 45,000
11 days ago

Tax & Legal Associate: Compliance & Client Impact

Deloitte Malaysia

Malaysia
On-site
MYR 150,000 - 200,000
11 days ago

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Legal Executive
AJINOMOTO (MALAYSIA) BERHAD
Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
Full time
2 days ago
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Job summary

A prominent food company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Executive to manage contracts and ensure compliance with local and international food laws. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and 3-4 years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in legal drafting and analysis. Responsibilities include advising management on legal risks, preparing board resolutions, and handling trademark issues. Proficiency in English and Malay is required.

Qualifications

  • 3-4 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house legal department.
  • Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation processes.
  • Fluency in English and Malay for both spoken and written communication.

Responsibilities

  • Manage contracts and legal documents to ensure compliance.
  • Advise management on legal implications of business decisions.
  • Prepare board resolutions and maintain statutory records.
  • Assist in dispute resolution or litigation matters.
  • Monitor and manage trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

Skills

Legal drafting
Analytical skills
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Law
Job description
Job Responsibilities
  • Contract & Legal Document Management
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (supplier, distributor, franchise, tenancy, licensing).
  • Ensure contracts align with legal requirements and company policies.
  • Maintain records of agreements and renewals.
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure company operations comply with local and international food laws (e.g., Food Act 1983, HACCP, FSSC, GMP).
  • Handle halal certification processes (JAKIM), if applicable.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities (KPDN, MOH, SIRIM, etc.).
  • Risk Management & Legal Advisory
  • Advise management on legal implications of business decisions.
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks related to new products or business strategies.
  • Monitor changes in laws, especially those affecting food safety, labeling, packaging, and advertising.
  • Corporate Governance
  • Prepare board resolutions and maintain statutory records.
  • Liaise with the company secretary for filings (SSM).
  • Ensure proper documentation for annual general meetings, shareholder resolutions, etc.
  • Litigation Support
  • Assist in dispute resolution or litigation matters (e.g., supplier disagreements, consumer complaints).
  • Coordinate with external lawyers when necessary.
  • Intellectual Property (IP) Management
  • Monitor and manage trademarks, patents, and copyrights for branding and product names.
  • Handle brand protection or infringement issues.
  • Internal Policy & Training
  • Draft internal legal policies (e.g., employee code of conduct, anti‑bribery).
  • Educate teams (sales, marketing, production) on legal compliance and ethical standards.
Job Requirement
  • Candidate should possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Law
  • Preferably minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or in‑house legal department
  • Preferably Executive specializing in Legal
  • Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation processes.
  • Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills
  • Good communication skills in English, Malay language for both spoken and written
  • 1 Executive positions available

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